Bel-Air Bar and Grill

After a rather hectic day of bullshit, I ended with a great dinner at the Bel-Air Bar & Grill with my good friend, Michael Trope, of the legal firm of Trope & DeCarolis. Over the years, I and I am sure hundreds of you have driven right by the place. Michael...

It was Mother’s Day for Virgie Arthur, too

You know, soon I am looking at 60 years on this planet, the big 50 knocked the wind out of my sails and the next big number is not any easier. To cut to the chase this ride will end sooner than I would like. Oh but what a ride it has been. Few can compete with my life...

It was Mother’s Day for Virgie Arthur, too

You know, soon I am looking at 60 years on this planet, the big 50 knocked the wind out of my sails and the next big number is not any easier. To cut to the chase this ride will end sooner than I would like. Oh but what a ride it has been. Few can compete with my life...

Great Sunday Night at Cicada Club

Nothing and I mean nothing is as good as good food, great music and even greater company and how tough is it to get all that together. Well that is just what I did the other night right here in Los Angeles at the Cicada Club. My son Mike and I were the guest of...

Paradise Lost

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, California…I had decided to meet some friends at this Tourist Trap. When my son and I arrived the parking lot was not as full as it often is as it was early. I walk in and see my friends sitting in the worst booth in the...

Friedman and Friedman (and Friedman)

Whenever I need to have a good chuckle and maybe even a good laugh, I can always depend on my friend Ira Friedman of Friedman & Friedman. The only problem I have is this, if I want to speak to Ira on May 15, 2009 I will have to call and leave a message for him...